Each month we pick a listing from our team to highlight. The Cedar Valley is filled with some amazing homes that we want to shine a little extra light on. May's Listing of the Month is this breathtaking bungalow in Waterloo Iowa. This home includes beautiful and tasteful updates that enhance and highlight the original character of the home. Our favorite feature of the home includes the completed primary suite on the second floor. Truly a unique and great use of the space!
SALE PENDING - Breathtaking Bungalow situated on a
April Recap: Top Performers, Cedar Valley Inventory Levels & More!
Here is what you need to know about the Cedar Valley's housing market.
1. In April Oakridge homes sold for 4.6% MORE & 4 DAYS FASTER than the average in our area. Almost 5% more on a home sale is HUGE. Your Realtor makes all the difference, make sure they are not leaving money on the table when it comes to selling your home.
2. Spring/Summer Market is here! If you are serious about buying a home this year, make sure you have a solid game plan with your Realtor and lender to make your dreams come true.
3. Inventory continues on track, way below the demand to fill the need for buyers in the Cedar Valley. If you are buying a home, this is why having a game plan and solid
Don't miss out on this hard to find Cedar Falls three bedroom two bath home with a finished lower level and three stall garage! Remodeled top to bottom. Features include a gourmet kitchen with island and solid surface countertops , tiled bath, wood flooring, fire place with stone accents in the family room, Landscaped fenced in 3/4 acre lot and more. Freshly refinished deck and more!
Quarter one of the 2023 year of officially complete! As we inch closer to warmer temps, our team is starting to see more home come on the market in the Cedar Valley. In today's blog post we are updating you on what you should know about the housing marketing, monthly top performers, and quarterly top performers.
Here is what you need to know about the Cedar Valley's housing market.
1. We are starting to see more activity in the market for sellers and buyers. In March, homes sold with an Oakridge Realtor sold for 3% MORE and 16 days FASTER when compared to homes sold by others in the Cedar Valley (MLS).
2. Cedar Valley Inventory - Take a look at 2023 compared to 2019 inventory of homes.
Extraordinary offering! Built in 1966 by Mortimor Cleveland, this sprawling ranch beauty sits on over 0.6 of an acre in a highly desirable neighborhood with mature trees and wonderful walking area close to schools, parks and more. Completely remodeled and one of the prettiest homes on the market with it's spectacular curb appeal and incredible details on the inside that will wow you at every corner. The stunning navy brick exterior, white trim and pink entry door greet you and you will be even more impressed when you step inside.
Here is what you need to know about the Cedar Valley's housing market.
1. Oakridge Recap: We are starting to see more activity in the market. In February, homes sold with an Oakridge Realtor sold for 2% MORE and 9 days FASTER when compared to the MLS (area) average.
2. Cedar Valley Inventory - Take a look at 2023 compared to 2019 inventory of homes! Compared to a normal year (prior to the pandemic), the Cedar Valley's housing inventory has not fully recovered to meet the demand of buyers in our community. If you are looking to sell your home, you are in a great position. Low inventory = more exposure for your home.
3. Active Listings: When looking at the active listings in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, take a look at the
February Listing of the Month - The Craftsman Bungalow You Will Instantly Fall in Love With
1020 Franklin St., Cedar Falls - Sale Pending | 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,423 Sq.ft | .18 Acre | $319,000 | MLS #20230654
Listed by Kathy Albert, 319.239.9949
You will fall in love with this beautiful 1 1/2 story craftsman style home the minute you walk through the door! The living room features a stunning beamed ceiling that complements the wood burning fireplace. The perfect combination to cozy up with a good book or gather around with friends. The main level continues with hardwood floors, beautiful windows, and a bevy of built-ins. The glass doors are just another unique and elegant feature of this home. Behind the french doors you will be greeted with a
Anyone else blink and suddenly it is 2023? Our team is back together ready and excited for another year of doing what we love in the community that we love. 2022 brought a lot of great things to our team and we wanted to recap that all in one blog post to share with you! We also want to congratulate our December Top performers & 2022 Q4 Top Performers!
2022 Included
- Helping 1200+ people in the Cedar Valley buy/sell a home - Being voted Best of the Best Real Estate Agency in Cedar Valley - Annual Pack the Dome on MLK JR Day - Easter Eggstravaganza at the Dome - 8 New Oakies joined our team! - Celebrating 40 years of Oakridge Real Estate - Supporting the 16th Annual Pink Ribbon Run - Premier Sponsor -
67 Total Transactions: Congrats to the 30 clients who sold their home and 37 clients who have purchased homes in November! Thank you for letting our Oakies be there for you through your buying or selling process.
List to Sale %: 11 straight months of Oakridge agents getting sellers top dollar for their home! Oakridge Average List to Sale Price: 98.9% compared to the MLS of 98.03%. How does this benefit you? Homes are selling in the Cedar Valley. When selling your home our agents are getting their clients more $$ compared to others in the Cedar Valley area.
Average Days on Market: 9 Average Days on Market compared to MLS Average of 26!! This is HUGE!! We are SO proud to say this is a true reflection of our team, their
141 Total Transactions: Congrats to the 62 clients who sold their home and 64 clients who have purchased homes in September! Thank you for letting our Oakies be there for you through your buying or selling process.
List to Sale %: 10 straight months of Oakridge agents getting sellers top dollar for their home. Oakridge Average List to Sale Price: 103% (MLS: 100.1%). This 3% difference compared to the MLS average adds up to extra $$ when selling.
Average Days on Market: 10 Average Days on Market.
Homes on Market: 131 homes on the market, Cedar Falls and Waterloo combined. We continue to see a slight increase in available homes on the market. This is…
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